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Half-Term activities at the Higgins and Bedford libraries
There is plenty happening at The Higgins and Bedford's libraries this half-term with workshops, portrait collage making, creating abstract art, and pop-art printing.
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Protecting what matters
This week the Liberal Democrat draft budget goes to a meeting of the Full Council, and a number of recent news stories from elsewhere have emphasised the importance of our fight to save services and…
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Annual Count Shows Fewer People Sleeping Rough in Bedford Borough
Latest figures have shown that there are a third fewer people sleeping rough in Bedford Borough than there were one year ago, with work continuing to support rough sleepers and reduce the figure…
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WATCH: TV Report on Bedford Borough’s Action on Speeding
Mayor Dave Hodgson made Bedford Borough the first place in the country to install average speed cameras on local roads back in 2012, after gathering views from residents across the borough about the…
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Conservative-run Peterborough Council look to reduce financial help for those in need
As part of their Budget consultation the Conservatives on Peterborough City Council are looking at reducing the amount of financial help provided to residents on low incomes through the Council Tax…
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M&S Update - Mayor Dave Presses the Case for the Bedford Town Centre Store to Remain Open
Mayor Dave Hodgson has again made the case for the retention of the Bedford town centre M&S store, this time in a phone call with a senior manager at M&S headquarters this week.
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Mayor Dave Rallies Support for Bedford Route as East West Rail Consultation Begins
Route via Bedford would be best for ease of access for residents, for the economy and for connections A station to the south of Bedford would delay or even threaten the already long-awaited Wixams…
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Conservatives in Northamptonshire plan to offload the runing of libraries
Conservative-run Northamptonshire Council is consulting on plans to offload the running of libraries according to the BBC
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All Welcome at Holocaust Memorial Day Events Today in Bedford
Holocaust Memorial Day events are taking place in Bedford today, on Sunday 27th January, and Mayor Dave Hodgson has stressed that all are welcome to attend and take part in the commemorations.
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Liberal Democrats continue fight for a Peoples Vote
The Liberal Democrats have tabled an amendment to the Government's Plan B calling on the Government to prepare for a people's vote with an option to remain in the EU. The amendment, supported by all…
